The South African market is undergoing a massive infrastructure upgrade to integrate connectivity into the urban grid. The idea of world-class fibre networks to service communication needs is finally being realised locally and is in full swing. This will open opportunities in a wide variety of industries for applications in education, health, banking, software development and more. However, the installation, deployment and effective utilisation of this infrastructure depends on a few essential products.

In this series, we highlight some of the latest products to help you either install or take advantage of established fibre networks. They are GS-5220-24UP4XVR Planet Switches, XGS3-24242 Layer 3 Stackable Managed Gigabit Switches, 24 Way LC Patch Panel – With Splice Kit for fibre and IGS-624HPT Industrial Gigabit 802.3at PoE+ Switches.

It provides IPv6/IPv4 dual stack management and a built-in L2+/L4 Gigabit switching engine with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T ports. It also has 75-watt Ultra PoE and 4 additional 10Gigabit SFP+ ports. This adds up to a total power budget of up to 400 watts for different kinds of PoE applications. Some of the other features on PLANET Networking GS-5220-24UP4XVR switch include:

Power over Ethernet

Compliance with IEEE 802.3 at Power over Ethernet Plus, end-span/mid-span PSE

Poor network disrupt productivity

Poor network can hurt the productivity of your clients, and cause unnecessary downtime. A lousy fibre network or local network can cause compounding problems. A solution is the Planet Networking XGS3-24242 Layer 3 Stackable Managed Gigabit Switch with IP Stacking technology. It offers intelligent security features, high performance, flexibility and reliability. It is suitable for campus networks, metropolitan IP networks and large infrastructure. With this Planet Networking Switch you can manage and configure up to 24 units from one IP address.

Cattex 24 Way LC Patch Panels – with splice kit for fibre networks

Installation and management of a fibre optic link made easy

Fibre optic patch panels an essential part of any fibre optic management unit. When you install and manage fibre optic links, you may encounter hundreds or even thousands of fibre optic cable connections. When installing fibre optic patch panels, it is essential to use the correct fibre cable pigtail to realise the smooth functioning of your fibre distribution.

A benefit of using fibre optic cables is their reliability despite the changes in weather or temperatures. The cables remain dependable as the fibre connectivity is not affected. The network connectivity will not be interrupted by moisture, heat, or even electromagnetic interference as fibre optic cables do not transmit electric current. With this, you will not experience an interruption of data transmission, which is essential in professional use.

The Cattex 24 Way LC Patch Panel – With Splice Kit for fibre is a product to consider when you install and manage the fibre optic links. It has 24 ports suitable for the two types of fibre-optic panels: wall-mounted and rack-mounted. Single mode fibre cables work well with LC providing higher bandwidth and transmission rates as well as long-distance support.

What does the Kit consist of?

24WFP-LC

CTX-PLSMLCLC-1M

CTX-PTSMLC-2M

CTX-PLSMLCLC-3M

MC-LCLCSM/D

For all your Cattex fibre installation needs from Patch Panels, Patch Leads, Pigtails and Mid Couplers to outdoor enclosures and cattex cabling, give our expert team at Eurobyte Technology a call. Come in and view our fibre demo kit to get a feel for our products and talk to our expert before you buy for peace of mind.

PLANET NETWORKING IGS-624HPT Industrial Gigabit 802.3at PoE+ Switch

Industrial long Distance High Power PoE and Gigabit Data Extension Solution

High speed, efficient networks are fast becoming a necessity for Industrial factory automation, rail transportation, power generation, oil and gas development, and health care delivery systems across the world. These are all areas that can just as quickly be up to speed locally provided there is a stable fibre network. One of the essential tools for a stable fibre network is the PLANET IGS-624HPT Industrial Gigabit 802.3at PoE+ Switch. It is designed for harsh environments and will perform optimally under difficult conditions.

The unit is housed in an IP30 Industrial rugged, sturdy case. It has a DIN Rail and Wall Mount Design, 24~48V DC redundant power with polarity reverse protect function and removable terminal block for master and slave power. It supports 6000 VDC Ethernet ESD protection. The IGS-624HPT Industrial Switch is well suited for applications in deploying surveillance systems and securing control and wireless service in climatically demanding environments with wide temperature ranges from -40 to 75 degrees Celsius.

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Summary

Fibre has played a vital role in making possible the remarkable growth in global communications that have taken place in recent years. Going forward, it will be instrumental in delivering innovation in many sectors. We support the drive for a connected nation and work hard to keep up to date with the latest trends, technologies and solutions so the market has all it needs to get the job done.